Making mango amchar pleasantly surprised me when I was taught this dish by “Mama”. I was at a party and we were cooking curry when Mama suggested we make mango. Now in Trinidad, mango amchar is a great side dish to curry and roti. Some persons simply can’t have enough! Some people make it spicy… Continue reading Mango Amchar
Category: SIMPLY LOCAL
Recipes featured on the Simply Local series
Stuffed Eggplant
Put down that take out menu because you’ve got something new and delicious to cook this week! Stuffed eggplant! This meal can be made with only vegetables or with meat. My boyfriend’s grandmother tells me she loves to add minced meat and she swears by it. The vegetables used here are tossed in Rose sauce… Continue reading Stuffed Eggplant
Simply Local | Coconut Flan
Coconut Flan/Creme Caramel This delicious baked custard has been around for centuries and is truly loved across the world. It goes by many names such as “Flan, Crème Caramel and Pudim” Custards tend to be placed in the stereotype “deemed hard” but in this recipe I break it down to show you how simple it… Continue reading Simply Local | Coconut Flan
Simply Local | Avocado and Bacon Salad
In my country we have reached the sad time in the year where everyone ‘s Avocado trees are either almost out or finished. However here in sweet T N T we tend to be very hospitable towards fruits in season.You see in my country things such as mangoes, limes and the most raved about Avocado… Continue reading Simply Local | Avocado and Bacon Salad
Buttermilk Biscuits
Warmth, buttery and flaky are the things that come to mind when I think of biscuits. They are relatively easy to make and can be eaten with a lot of things. I have mine warmed with a little jam.Few tips: Work fast and keep everything cold. With a little practice you too can be showing… Continue reading Buttermilk Biscuits
Pineapple Jam
Hey guys yes, another great recipe for your repertoire! This time it’s even simpler! Pineapple jam! I used canned pineapple just to show you how versatile jam really is. Any fruit whether it be fresh or even from a can. Feel free to experiment and use your favourite spices and fruits! Enjoy guys! Ingredients 2 Cans Cuisine… Continue reading Pineapple Jam
Seafood Fried Rice
Fried rice or Fry rice is a must in my country. A good fried rice can go down (well) with almost anything. I wanted to show you how versatile this dish can be and to also get that fear of “not knowing “how to cook seafood out of your heads. Seafood is very easy… Continue reading Seafood Fried Rice
Independence Salad
Wow 56 years of Independence! I decided to pay tribute to my countries national flag colours with a salad. Red , white and black are the colours on the Trinidad and Tobago national flag. This salad is very easy and if you love beans you are in for a treat. It holds some tanginess from… Continue reading Independence Salad
Breakfast Flatbread
Having to always be on the go means no time to prepare breakfast. This is truly my everyday struggle but these Cuisine Pita breads make it easy for me. They are versatile and very reasonable compared to other brands. It can be made as a flatbread, wrap, sandwich, savory and even sweet. The possibilities are… Continue reading Breakfast Flatbread